The Jesse Tree
The Jesse Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean is a reprint edition published by Eerdmans Publishing Company on August 1, 2011. This 96-page book presents a narrative centered around Mr. Butterfield, who carves a Jesse Tree in an old church. As he works, a curious boy engages him with questions about the symbols on the tree, prompting Mr. Butterfield to recount biblical tales that trace the lineage of Christ, from the Garden of Eden to the birth of Jesus.
Readers will find a blend of fresh retellings of familiar Bible stories alongside whimsical illustrations by Bee Willey. The book explores themes of friendship and faith, making it accessible to both those familiar with these narratives and newcomers alike. With its engaging storytelling and artistic visuals, this edition serves as a meaningful introduction to biblical history and Christianity for young readers.
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As Mr. Butterfield carves a Jesse Tree in a dusty old church, a curious young boy distracts him by asking about the various symbols on the tree. Against his inclination, thegruff old man finds himself retelling the familiar biblical tales that trace the family tree of Christ, from the Garden of Eden to Jesus birth. Under the carpenter s skilled hands, the Jesse Tree grows and an unlikely friendship begins to take root as well.
Geraldine McCaughrean s fresh retellings of familiar Bible events and Bee Willey s whimsical and striking illustrations create a rich and contemporary tale that will captivate readers who know and love these stories as well as readers who are discovering them for the first time.
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